Preview Rd 3 Geelong V Brisbane Sat Mar 29 2025 735 pm @ Gabba

[Cataholic]

O'Connor to play and Oliver the carry over?

Quite possible.

I doubt Stewart plays.

 

[Cataholic]

With Smith and Stewart under injury clouds, you'd be insane not to take all 3 emergencies.

For sure, but as much as Scott 'expects' both to play I reckon he knows one likely won't.

 

[Strange Cat]

It’s been raining up here all week and today pretty heavy..I’m a bit worried about Smith playing in these conditions as the rain doesn’t look like easing up anytime soon

 

[iameviljez]

It’s been raining up here all week and today pretty heavy..I’m a bit worried about Smith playing in these conditions as the rain doesn’t look like easing up anytime soon

as someone with knee issues, I vastly prefer a soft track tbh

 

[Strange Cat]

as someone with knee issues, I vastly prefer a soft track tbh

Does the wet conditions make it hard to have gripping on the ground? Creating more movements for the knee?

 

[Tony Barber]

as someone with knee issues, I vastly prefer a soft track tbh

Yeah, but I really doubt that you're running at his speed and changing direction consistently for 2 hours.

That being said. I'd play him. Guys that have endurance are so valuable in the wet.
For those that dont know. They're handing out sand bags again up there. Fair to say its wet.

It will pointless playing danger up forward is my guess. We need someone to drive the ball in.

 

[iameviljez]

Yeah, but I really doubt that you're running at his speed and changing direction consistently for 2 hours.

I'm not as fit as he is, but the physics of a hard track being more jarring and creating greater maximum loads through the knee are still the same.

 

[iameviljez]

Does the wet conditions make it hard to have gripping on the ground? Creating more movements for the knee?

Yes to the first bit, no to the second bit.

 

[Oisin_the_Goat]

I agree it'll be Clark but Clark actually strikes me as the type that would suit wet conditions. I just don't think he can run out a game

Was super impressed with Clark's kicking last week.

 

[twhowler]

G'day cats fans

Well for one thing i can no longer handle trying to guess the outs. Chris Scott eh!

Both very good players but i think Stewart looms as the crucial one. The rain is forecast to finally ease just before game time, so it could be one of those sodden grounds / clear skies games. In that case you want a gun interceptor and excellent kick i'd say.

Posted this on the lions board but key metric would be kicking efficiency if those conditions play out - keep the ball off the ground and transition will be perfectly okay, let it hit the ground and you are in strife.

Our players would have to be a watch given last week's absolute slog in the heat, after a hot game vs Sydney. So a slow track might not be the worst thing for us.

Part of me thinks this is a bonus game for us given close wins and i would be thrilled with 3-1, but given that assumes we beat richmond for the first time in 20 years at the mcg that is never a guarantee!

Btw i reckon Neale looks the goods

 

[Oisin_the_Goat]

Unbelievable how much talent and how young our side is. In such a good place for so many years to come. Would argue we have much more talent on our list than the Hawks.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

Early forecast is wet!
Make of that what you will

We have Close in sleeves (Bartel 2.0) + Neale (young + developing Hawkins 2.0)

Reckon Boyz will rise against 2024 Premiers after last week’s evisceration

 

[Flat Punt Doug]

If Bomber doesn't make that move at 1/4 time we lose that one..........also helped that Goddard busted up his face and was impeded. Sliding doors

What a game. With many odd moments.....not the least being the Milburn calamity on half time, Hawkins poster goal, Shagger Byrne's picking Raph Clarke's pocket....

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Was super impressed with Clark's kicking last week.

He had some darts didn't he. It left him late in the game though.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

G'day cats fans

Well for one thing i can no longer handle trying to guess the outs. Chris Scott eh!

Both very good players but i think Stewart looms as the crucial one. The rain is forecast to finally ease just before game time, so it could be one of those sodden grounds / clear skies games. In that case you want a gun interceptor and excellent kick i'd say.

Posted this on the lions board but key metric would be kicking efficiency if those conditions play out - keep the ball off the ground and transition will be perfectly okay, let it hit the ground and you are in strife.

Our players would have to be a watch given last week's absolute slog in the heat, after a hot game vs Sydney. So a slow track might not be the worst thing for us.

Part of me thinks this is a bonus game for us given close wins and i would be thrilled with 3-1, but given that assumes we beat richmond for the first time in 20 years at the mcg that is never a guarantee!

Btw i reckon Neale looks the goods

I reckon the midfield of ours will struggle against seasoned bodies in the wet. Could get ugly quick for us.

Cat 5 goals

 

[cats_09]

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Heard Brenton Sanderson say on SEN the other morning that Jimmy went to them at half time in that Grand Final and said someone had to shut Lenny down and offered to take on the job.

I thought Jimmeh went the clamps on Lenny after quarter time? It was only in that first quarter that Hayes was really active.

 

[Tony Barber]

G'day cats fans

Well for one thing i can no longer handle trying to guess the outs. Chris Scott eh!

Both very good players but i think Stewart looms as the crucial one. The rain is forecast to finally ease just before game time, so it could be one of those sodden grounds / clear skies games. In that case you want a gun interceptor and excellent kick i'd say.

Posted this on the lions board but key metric would be kicking efficiency if those conditions play out - keep the ball off the ground and transition will be perfectly okay, let it hit the ground and you are in strife.

Our players would have to be a watch given last week's absolute slog in the heat, after a hot game vs Sydney. So a slow track might not be the worst thing for us.

Part of me thinks this is a bonus game for us given close wins and i would be thrilled with 3-1, but given that assumes we beat richmond for the first time in 20 years at the mcg that is never a guarantee!

Btw i reckon Neale looks the goods

Golf is a ground game.
And so is AFL. Dreaming to keep it off the ground is...... dreaming.

 

[ninjahcat]

Hoping Ted gets a full game this week!

Is Teddles still rising star eligible??

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Is Teddles still rising star eligible??

He is indeed

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Quite possible.

I doubt Stewart plays.

I just don't see why he would fly if he's not playing. Especially when we have a 6 day break at the other end.

 

[Generalissimo]

I reckon the midfield of ours will struggle against seasoned bodies in the wet. Could get ugly quick for us.

Makes dropping O'Connor even more of a headscratcher.

 

[Tony Barber]

I just don't see why he would fly if he's not playing. Especially when we have a 6 day break at the other end.

It's big business mate.
An airfare and a hotel room is nothing.

He can add intel. He can train. And he would definitely be a want. But Geelong are also the most conservative team there is.

And if you've never really travelled. Trust me. 2 hours is nothing.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

GMHBA Health Update | Tom Stewart

Following Saturday night's match against St Kilda, Geelong’s Executive General Manager – Football Andrew Mackie can provide the following update on vice-captain Tom Stewart.

www.geelongcats.com.au

Following Saturday night's match against St Kilda, Geelong's Executive General Manager - Football Andrew Mackie can provide the following update on vice-captain Tom Stewart.

"In positive news, scans on Monday morning have ruled out any serious injury to Tom's right knee.

"With two training sessions remaining before we head to Brisbane, Tom will be closely monitored throughout the week and will be a test to play against the Lions on Saturday night."

Hmmmm. . .Tests

Me think they speak with


But that was Monday + I need to check the team

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Makes dropping O'Connor even more of a headscratcher.

As far as late ins go he's not the worst. Lachie Neale thinks he's going untagged then 5 minutes before bounce hello darkness my old friend